P&O Cruises, the UK focused contemporary market unit in the Carnival Corporation & plc group, has released its summer 2020 programme featuring 160 cruises including Iona’s maiden season in the Norwegian fjords.

“Summer deployment now includes repeating itineraries, giving guests the flexibility to travel to the destination at a time which suits them best,” the company said in a statement.

“Iona’s maiden season in the Norwegian fjords is a highlight of the company’s 2020 brochure, just released, which also includes new itineraries in the Mediterranean, Norway and Iceland, North America and Canada and the British Isles, as well as a selection of short breaks,” P&O Cruises said..

Key features include:

  • The launch of Iona’s itineraries in the Norwegian fjords from May to September 2020.
  • An exciting 30-night itinerary to Canada and North America on Arcadia in September 2020, which includes an overnight call in Boston as well as three full days in New York.
  • Arcadia’s Northern Lights cruise in early October 2020.
  • Aurora’s sole Iceland cruise in summer 2020, including an overnight call in Reykjavik, as well as calls to Isafjördur and Akureyri.
  • Discounted flat rates for supplementary adults, children and infants on all P&O Cruises summer 2020 holidays.

Pre-registration opens on Monday September 3, 2018 for all cruises. Iona will open for sale exclusively for Top Tier Peninsular Club members from September 10, 2018 before going on general sale from September 12, 2018 The remaining Summer 2020 programme will go on sale to Top Tier Peninsular Club members from September 17, 2018 and on general sale from September 19, 2018.

P&O Cruises senior vice president, Paul Ludlow, said in the statement: “This is the year for those who have never before considered a cruise to see the broadest range of stunning ports of call and exclusive dining experiences. The brochure also features Iona’s inaugural season in the Norwegian fjords, a destination that should only be experienced by sea to appreciate fully the spectacular landscape and activities.